The Best Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe! These healthy oatmeal cookies are easy to make, lower in sugar and so delicious!
If you are trying to be health conscious, but also want to enjoy a sweet treat on occasion, these Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are perfect for you!
They are the best cookies for wholesomely indulging with nutty oats, subtle sweetness from maple syrup and honey, and rich dark chocolate chips.
From the ease of preparation to the satisfying balance of chewy and crunchy, these Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are ideal whether you’re seeking a healthier alternative to traditional cookies or simply crave a sweet snack that doesn’t compromise on flavor!
You’ll love this Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
There is a lot to love about this cookie recipe. It’s one of our favorite healthy cookies because it’s:
- Easy to make – All you need is one bowl and less than 30 minutes to make healthy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies.
- Simple and REAL Ingredients – Most of these ingredients are pantry staples that you probably already have on hand! Plus there is no refined sugar!
- Allergy friendly – These cookies have no gluten or nuts in them! If you are allergic to eggs, check out our recommended egg-free substitutions in the green box below.
Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies Healthy Ingredients
To make these cookies you’ll need:
- old fashioned rolled oats – quick cook oats and steel cut oats won’t work in this recipe
- oat flour – you can easily make your own oat flour if you don’t have any on hand
- cinnamon
- baking soda, baking powder
- salt
- coconut oil
- maple syrup – olive oil also works!
- honey
- eggs
- vanilla extract
- dark chocolate chips
SUBSTITUTIONS
Oats: This recipe was developed using traditional rolled oats. Quick cook can also be used, but I like the texture and appearance of traditional oats. Do not use instant oatmeal or steel cut oats.
Oat Flour: We have only tested these cookies with oat flour. If you don’t have oat flour check out this post on how to make oat flour for a tutorial- it’s so easy!
Baking Soda & Baking Powder: We don’t recommend substituting baking soda or baking powder.
Coconut Oil: You can use unsweetened applesauce instead! Applesauce can be substituted in many baked goods at a 1:1 ratio.
Maple Syrup: Pure maple syrup is different than pancake syrup! Do not use pancake syrup. If you don’t have maple syrup on hand, you can substitute coconut sugar, or packed brown sugar. If using brown sugar, leave the honey out.
Honey: Honey is sweeter than maple syrup, feel free to omit the honey to lessen the sweetness of these cookies.
Eggs: Eggs really help the texture of this recipe. They can be made vegan but they’re better with eggs.
Vanilla Extract: Helps to add flavor, you can omit it if you’d like.
To make these cookies vegan and egg free, substitute the egg for two flax eggs. To make 1 flax egg: combine 1 tablespoon of flaxseed meal with 2 ½ tablespoons water. Allow it to sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes before using it in place of an egg.
Gluten-Free: If you need to carefully avoid gluten, be sure you are using certified gluten-free oats. While oats are gluten-free, some can be processed in plants that also process grains containing gluten.
Add-Ins: For an extra special treat, add ¼ cup chopped pecans, walnuts, or any of your favorite nuts or seeds for extra crunch.
Chocolate Chips: You can sub raisins for chocolate chips or check out our Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Recipe.
How to make Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Healthy
- Whisk together the rolled oats, oat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add remaining ingredients (except chocolate) and mix until combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Place balls of cookie dough onto a parchment lined baking sheet and press down lightly. Bake at 350° for 11-13 minutes. Do not over bake. Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Healthy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies FAQs
There are 118 calories in each of these cookies.
Oatmeal cookies are generally considered healthier than chocolate chip cookies due to their higher fiber content, beneficial nutrients from oats, and potentially lower sugar content. However, both should be enjoyed in moderation, and individual dietary needs may vary.
How to store Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Storing: These cookies will last 2 days at room temperature, but up to a week in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container. Because they are moist, we recommend storing them in the fridge to avoid them getting moldy.
Freezing: You can freeze these cookies for up to a month. Thaw at room temperature before eating
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Healthy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup oat flour plus 2 tablespoons *recipe in notes
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon optional
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup coconut oil plus 1 tablespoon melted
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup not pancake syrup
- 2 tablespoon honey
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, briefly whisk together the rolled oats, oat flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Add remaining ingredients and mix with a large fork or wooden spoon until combined. Add chocolate chips to cookie dough and fold in. The mixture will be very wet and loose, it will not form a tight ball.
- Use a medium cookie scoop to place balls of cookie dough onto the parchment lined baking sheet, leaving about 1” of space between each cookie. Press them down lightly, they will not spread much during cooking. Dot with a few more chocolate chips on top if desired.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until edges begin to brown and cookies are dry to the touch on top. Do not over bake. Cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack or sheets of paper towel to cool completely.
Kat says
I usually have such good luck with your recipes, but this one didn’t stay together enough to go into the container to transport. Tastes good though!
Liz Marino says
Hi Kat – I’m really sorry to hear this. Did you make any substitutions? These definitely shouldn’t be falling apart.. were they dry or moist?
Melissa D says
These were amazing! Did some with chocolate chips and some with raisins! My 2 girls devoured them (so did I 😄)
Teri S. says
These cookies are so good! So easy to make! Great with a cup of tea or I like them as a breakfast cookie. Very filling!😋